Ye Huai'an's right-hand man. He is currently being investigated by the prosecutor's office in connection with Ye Huai'an's crimes. Secretary Zheng Li's family is trying to tear the Ye family apart. Zhong Xiang realized he must never let the Zheng family know about Ye Xiuming's whereabouts, otherwise Ye Huai'an in prison could only atone with his life. Ye Xiuming calls him for help and asks him to take Ye Xiuming to Yashi Mountain Prison.